Maura Higgins stocks up on vapes as she says goodbye to her management team ahead of flight to Australia for late I'm A Celebrity arrival after final date with Pete Wicks

Maura Higgins said her final goodbyes on Thursday before heading to Australia, where she will take part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity.

The show will launch on Sunday 17th, with the former Love Island star, 33, expected to make a later arrival in camp alongside Rev Richard Coles, 62.

Maura, who enjoyed a date with Pete Wicks earlier this week, appeared in high spirits as she was seen out in London ahead of the long-haul flight and had stocked up on vapes before her trip.

The television personality emerged from her manager’s office clutching three packets of vapes.

Maura will be able to bring the vapes on the flight, but they must be fully turned off and packed in carry-on luggage, not checked baggage as they pose a fire risk. No airlines allow vaping on a flight.

Maura Higgins said her final goodbyes on Thursday before heading to Australia, where she will take part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity

Maura appeared in high spirits as she was seen out in London ahead of the long-haul flight and had stocked up on vapes before her trip

On Monday night, Maura enjoyed her last date night out with new flame Pete before heading to Australia

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But disposable vapes will be banned across Britain by next summer, it was reported last month.

In a bid to crackdown on schoolchildren getting hooked on e-cigarettes and prevent littering, ministers will introduce new laws that force all suppliers in England to get rid of all disposables stock by June 2025.

Ahead of her jungle stint, Maura showed off her bronzed tan as she went make-up free for the outing.

Her hair was styled in soft curls and she cut a casual figure in a long grey coat, white Alo baseball cap and joggers.

Maura gave her team a hug farewell as she departed her management’s building.

It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute.

ITV were then eyeing up Molly-Mae Hague’s best friend Maura to take his place in the jungle, with bosses banking on the Irish beauty to spill the beans about her pal.

A source told The Sun: ‘With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.

The show will launch on Sunday 17th, with the former Love Island star, 33, expected to make a later arrival in camp alongside Rev Richard Coles

Ahead of her jungle stint, Maura showed off her bronzed tan as she went make-up free for the outing

Her hair was styled in soft curls and she cut a casual figure in a long grey coat, white Alo baseball cap and joggers

It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute

The television personality emerged from her manager’s office clutching three packets of vapes

Maura gave her team a hug farewell as she departed her management’s building

‘She’ll bringing a bit of glamour to the jungle and make a brilliant campmate because she’s got a great sense of humour and is bound to get on with everyone.

‘It’s shaping up to be a strong year for woman on I’m A Celebrity this year.’

With Tommy out of the running, it was said to have paved the way for Maura’s appearance on the show as it meant that there wouldn’t be two stars from the 2019 series of the famous dating show in the jungle.

On Monday night, Maura enjoyed her last date night out with new flame Pete before heading to Australia.

She was spending some quality time with former TOWIE star Pete, 36, ahead of weeks away from each other when she takes part in the show.

Pete and Maura were first linked back in August, and last month confirmed their relationship with a PDA-filled display in London.

I’m A Celebrity starts on ITV and ITVX on Sunday 17th November at 9pm.

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.

DANNY JONES

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.

He is also a coach on The Voice UK.

BARRY MCGUIGAN

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986.

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.

DEAN MCCULLOUGH

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ

FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.

JANE MOORE

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.

MELVIN ODOOM

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.

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